Some of the most historically and culturally rich sites to visit while in Portland are:

Victoria Mansion : A 19th century mansion which is also a museum shop dealing in books, gifts, toys and decorations belonging to the Victorian era

Wadsworth-Longfellow House : One of the architectural monuments which reminds of the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, where the poet spent his childhood.

Portland Museum of Art: A specialized museum which exhibits works mainly belonging to artists from the Maine region. Art belonging to Picasso, Degas and Renoir also find place in this museum.  Some of the best hotels for lodging nearPortland Museum of Art are - Eastland Park Hotel, Holiday Inn Portland by the Bay, Portland Regency Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, La Quinta Inn & Suites Portland, Clarion Hotel Portland, Hilton Garden Inn Portland Airport

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum: All that one needs to know about narrow gauge railway and enjoy a nostalgic ride on a antique narrow gauge train.